Manual Before Removing This Firearm from Its Package

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Kahr Semi-Auto Double Action Only (DAO) Pistols

PREMIUM SERIES T, K, MK (Steel Frame Models) TP, KP & PM (Polymer Frame Models)

VALUE SERIES CT, CW & CM (Polymer Frame Models)

WARNING! READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE REMOVING THIS FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE. THIS PISTOL WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED! IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED LOADED AND READY TO FIRE UNTIL THE MAGAZINE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE CHAMBER HAS BEEN CHECKED TO VERIFY THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED. BE SURE TO READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” SHOWN IN RED TYPE. DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD OR OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILA- TION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

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Secure Internet ordering for parts & accessories: www.kahr.com Contents Page GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ...... 2 Always assume that the KAHR® Pistol or any GENERAL DESCRIPTION...... 3 other firearm is loaded and capable of being PRIMARY FEATURES...... 3 discharged until you, the handler, have per- TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (K, T Series) . . . . 4 sonally verified the fact. Until the magazine is PARTS LISTING (K, T Series)...... 4 removed and you have inspected the cham- PARTS SCHEMATIC (K, T Series)...... 5 ber and completed the unloading procedure TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series)...... 6 as presented on page 17, the firearm must be PARTS LISTING (TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series)...... 6 considered loaded and capable of being fired. PARTS SCHEMATIC (TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series)...... 7 Never transport a loaded firearm. TECHNICAL DATA/STANDARD EQUIPMENT (P380, CT380 & CW380). . 8 To reduce the possibility of an accidental dis- PARTS LISTING (P380, CT380 & CW380)...... 8 charge, do not place your finger on the trig- PARTS SCHEMATIC (P380, CT380 & CW380) ...... 9 ger until the firearm is pointed at the target TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (External Safety). . . . . 10 and you intend to fire. When handling, car- PARTS LISTING (External Safety)...... 10 rying or holstering the pistol be sure that the PARTS SCHEMATIC (External Safety)...... 11 TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (MK Series) . . . . 12 trigger cannot be snagged by a foreign ob- PARTS LISTING (MK Series)...... 12 ject. This can discharge the pistol. PARTS SCHEMATIC (MK Series)...... 13 If you don’t want the firearm to fire, keep HOW THE KAHR PISTOL FUNCTIONS...... 14 your finger off the trigger. SIGHTS & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT...... 15 When firing with a two hand grip, keep the LOADING & FIRING...... 16 thumb of the weak hand on the weak hand UNLOADING...... 17 side of the firearm, never behind the slide or BREAK-IN PERIOD...... 17 under the magazine. DISMANTLING & REASSEMBLY...... 17 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE & REASSEMBLY. . . 22 Before using the KAHR Pistol, complete- CHECKING SAFETY DEVICES...... 23 ly read and fully understand the operating NOTE REGARDING PRIMER INDENT AND DISTORTED SPENT CASES. 23 instructions and safety information in this EXTRACTOR AS A LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR...... 23 manual. If you have difficulty understanding KAHR EXTERNAL SAFETY & anything in this manual, call Kahr Technical LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR (LCI) MODEL...... 24 Support at (508) 795-3919 or seek qualified CLEANING & LUBRICATION...... 24 instruction in the safe use of the KAHR Pistol NOTES ON RELIABILITY...... 25 and other handguns. WARRANTY & LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS...... 25 SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE...... 26 Any firearm, including the KAHR Pistol, is a SERVICE ASSISTANCE...... 27 dangerous device. All firearms must be safe- KAHR MODEL LEGEND...... 27 ly stored to prevent access by unauthorized WARRANTY STATEMENT...... Back Cover persons, especially children.

Important Safety Information Caution: Caution: Law enforcement, military personnel and certain individuals may Failure to observe safety instructions in this manual can result in choose, for self defense purposes, to disregard or override several property damage, personal injury or death . of the following safety instructions . To assure safety under these special situations, proper initial combat oriented training with Caution: periodically scheduled retraining, which stresses safe tactical Prior to loading and firing, carefully read and understand this procedures, is strongly recommended . instruction manual . It gives basic advice on the proper handling and functioning of the Kahr Pistol .

2 Always store ammunition separately from PRIMARY FEATURES firearms. The KAHR Pistol trigger system allows the This manual is applicable only to the KAHR shooter to quickly bring the pistol into action. Pistol with which it was included. All instruc- The striker is automatically held under partial tions, warnings and precautions are not ap- tension after each round and is fully secured plicable to any other make or model. by a passive striker block until the trigger is For all sales contracts with KAHR, the place fully depressed. of jurisdiction shall be Delaware, and Dela- The slide stop lever and the magazine catch ware State Law shall be applicable. are easily operated with the shooting hand. The KAHR Pistol frame is uniquely designed GENERAL DESCRIPTION to position the shooting hand as close to The KAHR self-loading pistol, incorporates the center line of the bore as possible. This the key features most desired in a personal provides the benefit of greater control and a defensive handgun: perceived reduction in recoil. • Low overall weight High quality materials and sophisticated • Extremely compact size computerized manufacturing technology • Outstanding quality of employed in the construction of the KAHR materials and workmanship Pistol assure superior quality and unfailing reliability. The KAHR Pistol is a mechanically-locked, recoil operated pistol with an automatic Technical specifications may be altered with- striker block and a trigger-cocking (D/A out notice. Only) action. Each round is automatically loaded until the magazine is empty. The slide is then held open by the slide stop lever.

KAHR, K40, MK9, MK40, P40, P45, PM9, PM40, PM45, P380, CT9, CT40, CT45, CT380, CW9, CW40, CW45, CW380, CM40, CM45 are the registered trademarks of Kahr Arms and may not be used without permission.

The Kahr Pistol is covered by U.S. Patents: #5,678,340; #6,401,379

Important Safety Information Caution: Warning: Your safety and the safety of your family and others depends It is possible that a live round may remain in the chamber when on your safe and mature adoption, development and consistent the magazine has been removed or inserted . Any round in the employment of SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING PRACTICES . chamber will discharge upon pulling the trigger regardless of If you are unfamiliar with firearms, seek further advice through whether the magazine is inserted or removed. Therefore, never safe handling courses run by your local gun clubs, approved leave the pistol unattended, even if the magazine is removed instructor, or similar qualified organizations . and exercise extreme caution after removing the magazine .

3 Technical Data: K & T Series Parts List Operation: Key & Part Name Part # Locked breech, modified “Browning-type” recoil lug 1. Frame...... 001 2. Barrel...... 002 Safety Systems: 3. Slide...... 003 Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block . 4. Slide Back ...... 004 No magazine disconnect or external manual safeties . 5. Recoil Spring...... 005 6. Recoil Spring Guide...... 006 Ammunition: 7. Striker Block ...... 007 9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W 8. Striker Block Spring...... 008 Trigger Weight: 9. Trigger...... 009 Approx . 7 pounds 10. Trigger Spring...... 010 11. Trigger Spacer...... 011 Sights: 12. Trigger Pivot Pin ...... 012 Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights . 13. Trigger Bar...... 013 Tritium night sights optional . (K Series) 14. Trigger Bar Spring...... 014 Rear low-profile 2-dot tritium night sight, 15. Cocking Cam...... 015 16. Cocking Cam Spring...... 016 front tritium night sight optional . (T Series) 17. Magazine Catch Body...... 017 Length O/A: 18. Magazine Catch Spring...... 018 6 .5” (T9) / 6 .6” (T40) / 6 .0” (K9) / 6 .1” (K40®) 19. Magazine Catch Lock Pin ...... 019 20. Striker ...... 020 Barrel : 21. Striker Spacer ...... 021 3 .965”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (T9) 22. Striker Spring...... 022 4 .0”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (T40) 23. Striker Spring Guide ...... 023 3 .465”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (K9) 24. Extractor ...... 024 3 .5”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (K40) 25. Extractor Pin - Front ...... 025 26. Extractor Spring...... 026 Grips: 27. Extractor Pin - Back...... 027 Checkered Hogue® Pau Ferro wood grips (T Series) 28. Slide Stop...... 028 Wraparound, textured rubber (K Series) 29. Slide Stop Spring...... 029 30. Slide Stop Spring Retaining Pin ...... 030 Material: 30a. Slide Stop Spring Screw (T9/T40)...... 030a Stainless steel 31. Ejector...... 031 Finish: 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin...... 032 Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel 33. Rear Sight ...... 033 34. Front Sight...... 034 Polished stainless (Elite models) 35. Magazine Tube...... 035 36. Magazine Spring...... 036 Standard Equipment 37. Magazine Base Lock...... 037 38. Magazine Base...... 038 • Protective Polymer Case, Trigger Lock 39. Magazine Follower...... 039 40. Grip Screws (4) ...... 040 41. Grips (left & right)...... 041

Important Safety Information You must personally verify that the chamber is empty before Caution: field-stripping the firearm for cleaning or any other reason . Never This KAHR product is classified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco place your finger on or near the trigger when operating the slide. and Firearms as a firearm or dangerous weapon . It is therefore, potentially lethal! Warning: Read this entire instruction manual carefully . It is essential to If the KAHR Pistol or any other firearm is carelessly or improperly follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of handled, the user could cause an unintentional discharge which others . could result in death, serious injury, and/or property damage .

4 KAHR K, T SERIES 3 24 Steel Frame Pistol 34 25 21 Elite Steel Frame Model 26 27

20 2 22 33 23

4 8 13 5

7 40

6 14 1 29 12 11 29 30 10 19 9 18 40 30a 17 15 28 16 39 41 28

31 32

35 40

41 36 37 40

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Important Safety Information Warning: Caution: The KAHR Pistol has several design features and internal The proper and safe function of the KAHR Pistol cannot be assured mechanical safeties designed to prevent accidental discharges if any parts have been altered or modified . in the event that the pistol is dropped or receives a severe blow . Like any mechanical device, when subjected to extreme forces not normally encountered in sporting, law enforcement, or military use, a part failure can occur . Therefore, extra care and strict adherence to the safety instructions and other instructions contained in this manual are mandatory to minimize the risk of accidents . 5 Technical Data: TP, P, PM CT, CW & CM Series Parts List Operation: Key & Part Name Part # Locked breech, modified “Browning-type” recoil lug 1. Polymer Frame...... 001 Safety Systems: 2. Barrel...... 002 Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block . 3. Slide...... 003 No magazine disconnect or external manual safeties . 4. Slide Back ...... 004 5. Recoil Spring...... 005 Ammunition: 5a. Recoil Spring (PM Series)...... 005 9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W / .45 ACP 6. Recoil Spring Guide...... 006 Trigger Weight: 6a. Recoil Spring Guide (PM Series)...... 006 Approx . 7 pounds 7. Striker Block ...... 007 Sights: 8. Striker Block Spring...... 008 Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights . Tritium night sights 9. Trigger...... 009 optional . (P, PM Series) 10. Trigger Spring...... 010 Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer 11. Trigger Spacer...... 011 front sight . Tritium night sights optional . (CT, CW & CM Series) 12. Trigger Pivot Pin ...... 012 Length O/A: 13. Trigger Bar...... 013 6 .5” (TP9) / 5 .8” (P9®) / 5 .42” (PM9®) / 6 .5” (CT9®) / 5 .9” (CW9®) / 5 .42” (CM9) 14. Trigger Bar Spring...... 014 6 .5” (TP40) / 6 .1” (P40®) / 5 .47” (PM40®) / 6 .5” (CT40®) / 6 .36” (CW40®) / 5 .47” (CM40®) 15. Cocking Cam...... 015 6 .57” (TP45) / 6 .07” (P45®) / 5 .79” (PM45®) / 6 .6” (CT45®) / 6 .32” (CW45®) / 5 .79” (CM45®) 16. Cocking Cam Spring...... 016 Barrel : 17. Magazine Catch Body...... 017 3 .965”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP9) 18. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring...... 018 3 .565”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P9) 20. Striker ...... 020 3 .1”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM9) 21. Striker Spacer ...... 021 4 .0” , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT9) 22. Striker Spring...... 022 3 .565” , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW9) 3 .1” , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM9) 23. Striker Spring Guide ...... 023 4 .0”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP40) 24. Extractor ...... 024 3 .6”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P40) 25. Extractor Pin - Front ...... 025 3 .1”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM40) 26. Extractor Spring...... 026 4 .0”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT40) 27. Extractor Pin - Back...... 027 3 .6”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW40) 28. Slide Stop...... 028 3 .1”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM40) 29. Slide Stop Spring...... 029 4 .04”, 1-16 .38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP45) 3 .54”, 1-16 .38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P45) 30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer...... 030 3 .24”, 1-16 .38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM45) 31. Ejector...... 031 4 .0”, 1-16 .38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT45) 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin...... 032 3 .64”, 1-16 .38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW45) 33. Rear Sight ...... 033 3 .14”, 1-16 .38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM45) 34. Front Sight...... 034 Grips / Frame: Slide Material: 34a. Polymer Front Sight (CT, CW and CM Series). .034a Textured polymer Stainless steel 35. Magazine Tube...... 035 36. Magazine Spring...... 036 Slide Finish: 37. Magazine Base Lock...... 037 Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel 38. Magazine Base...... 038 39. Magazine Follower...... 039 Standard Equipment 40. Side Panel...... 040 41. Side Panel Screw...... 041 • Protective Polymer Case (except CT, CW & CM Series), Trigger Lock

Important Safety Information You must personally verify that the chamber is empty before Caution: field-stripping the firearm for cleaning or any other reason . Never This KAHR product is classified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco place your finger on or near the trigger when operating the slide. and Firearms as a firearm or dangerous weapon . It is therefore, Warning: potentially lethal! If the KAHR Pistol or any other firearm is carelessly or improperly Read this entire instruction manual carefully . It is essential to handled, the user could cause an unintentional discharge which follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of could result in death, serious injury, and/or property damage . others . 6 KAHR TP, CT, P, CW, PM & CM SERIES Except P380 (see page 8) & Kahr Pistol with External Safety & LCI (see page 10) Polymer Frame Pistol 3 24 34 CT, CW & 33 CM Series

2 34a

5 25 PM & CM 26 8 3 Recoil Spring 21 27 7 20 5a Closed end 4 22 Flange 6 14 23 40 6a 13 11 41 10 1 9 39

12 15 16 31 32 35 29 28

30 17

18 36 37

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Important Safety Information Warning: Caution: The KAHR Pistol has several design features and internal mechanical The proper and safe function of the KAHR Pistol cannot be assured safeties designed to prevent accidental discharges in the event that if any parts have been altered or modified . the pistol is dropped or receives a severe blow . Like any mechanical device, when subjected to extreme forces not normally encountered in sporting, law enforcement, or military use, a part failure can occur . Therefore, extra care and strict adherence to the safety instructions and other instructions contained in this manual are mandatory to minimize the risk of accidents .

7 Technical Data: P380®, CT380® & CW380® Key & Part Name Part # 5a. Recoil Spring (Inner)...... 005 Operation: 6. Recoil Spring Guide...... 006 Locked breech, modified “Browning-type” recoil lug 7. Striker Block ...... 007 Safety Systems: 8. Striker Block Spring...... 008 Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block . 9. Trigger...... 009 No magazine disconnect or external manual safeties . 10. Trigger Spring...... 010 11. Trigger Spacer...... 011 Ammunition: .380 ACP 12. Trigger Pivot Pin ...... 012 13. Trigger Bar...... 013 Trigger Weight: 14. Trigger Bar Spring...... 014 Approx . 7 pounds 15. Cocking Cam...... 015 Sights: 16. Cocking Cam Spring...... 016 Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights . Tritium night sights 17. Magazine Catch Body...... 017 optional . (P380) 18. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring...... 018 Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer 20. Striker ...... 020 front sight . (CT380 & CW380) 21. Striker Spacer ...... 021 Length O/A: 22. Striker Spring...... 022 4 .9” (P380) / 5 .52” (CT380) / 4 .96” (CW380) 23. Striker Spring Guide ...... 023 Barrel : 24. Extractor ...... 024 2 .53”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P380) 25. Extractor Pin - Front ...... 025 3 .0”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT380) 26. Extractor Spring...... 026 2 .58”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW380) 27. Extractor Pin - Back...... 027 Grips / Frame: 28. Slide Stop...... 028 Textured polymer 29. Slide Stop Spring...... 029 30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer...... 030 Slide Material: 31. Ejector...... 031 Stainless steel 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin...... 032 33. Rear Sight ...... 033 Slide Finish: 34. Front Sight...... 034 Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel 4a. Polymer Front Sight (CT380 & CW380). . . .034a 35. Magazine Tube...... 035 36. Magazine Spring...... 036 Standard Equipment 37. Magazine Base Lock...... 037 38. Magazine Base...... 038 • Protective Polymer Case (except CT380 & CW380), Trigger Lock 39. Magazine Follower...... 039 40. Side Panel...... 040 41. Side Panel Screw...... 041 Parts List

Key & Part Name Part # 1. Polymer Frame...... 001 2. Barrel...... 002 3. Slide...... 003 4. Slide Back ...... 004 5. Recoil Spring (Outer)...... 005

25 34a 2 26 27

5 8 3 21 20 7 23 22 4 40 5a 41 41 13 6

12 39 11 14

10 32 1 9 15 16 35 31

30 28 17 36

18 37

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10 KAHR PISTOL with External Safety & Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) 34 Polymer Frame Pistol 3

65 67 25 66 2 26 8 27 5 7 21 20

22 23 40 41 4 6 12 11 10 13 14 1 9 39 64 32 63 15 16 29 31 35 30 28

17 62 61 61a 36

18 37

38 Refer to the separate “Parts and Service List” for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information .

12 24 KAHR MK SERIES 25 Micro-Compact Steel Frame Pistol

26 Elite Steel Frame Model 34 27 3 21

33 20 22 2 23 40 4 8 12 13 11 10 19 7 9 6 18 40 14 17 15 1 41 31 39

29 30 32 39

28 42

35 40

43 41 40 36 44

37 45

Refer to the separate “Parts and Service List” for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information .

Important Safety Information Warning: Caution: The KAHR Pistol has several design features and internal The proper and safe function of the KAHR Pistol cannot be assured mechanical safeties designed to prevent accidental discharges if any parts have been altered or modified . in the event that the pistol is dropped or receives a severe blow . Like any mechanical device, when subjected to extreme forces not normally encountered in sporting, law enforcement, or military use, a part failure can occur . Therefore, extra care and strict adherence to the safety instructions and other instructions contained in this manual are mandatory to minimize the risk of accidents . 13 HOW THE KAHR PISTOL FUNCTIONS The recoil impulse of the fired cartridge moves the Barrel and Slide backwards. After approxi- FOR TESTING FUNCTION, ALWAYS USE mately 1/2 in. of movement to the rear, the cam- AN UNLOADED PISTOL WITH AN EMPTY ming action of the recoil lug of the Barrel and CHAMBER AND WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE the Slide Stop/Locking Pin in the frame pulls INSERTED. (as described immediately below) the rear of the barrel down to unlock it from the 1. Without placing finger on the trigger, remove Slide. Unlocked, the Slide continues fully to the the magazine. Make sure that there is no round rear of its travel. During this rearward travel, the in the chamber by pulling the slide fully to the cartridge is pulled out of the chamber by the rear and carefully checking that the chamber extractor and is then thrown out to the right by and bore are empty. The pistol is now unloaded the ejector. with the magazine out. A ramp in the slide rails disengages the Trig- 2. Keeping finger off the trigger, cock pistol by ger Bar from the Cocking Cam. This allows the pulling slide fully to its rearmost position and Cocking Cam to reset itself and reactivates the letting it run forward. The pistol is now partial- Striker Block. ly cocked, i.e. the striker spring is partially ten- The Recoil Spring begins to move the Slide for- sioned. The trigger is fully forward. ward toward its original locked position. The following describes the functioning of the As the Slide moves forward: KAHR Pistol when it is loaded and fired. 1. a loaded round is pushed out of the magazine As the trigger is pulled (pressed to the rear), the into the chamber; internal passive striker block is released, i.e. a protrusion on the cocking cam lifts the striker 2. the Striker is caught and put under partial block so that it no longer blocks the striker from tension by the Cocking Cam, and moving forward past the breech face to fire a chambered round. Simultaneously with this 3. the Barrel is pushed forward and upward, action, the cocking cam pulls the striker back locking it with the slide. from partially tensioned to a fully cocked position under full spring tension. Completing the CAUTION: THE PISTOL WILL NOW FIRE IF THE rearward pull of the Trigger allows the Cocking TRIGGER IS PULLED. cam to release the Striker. With the Striker Block After the last round has been fired and ejected, lifted, the Striker is free to move fully forward to the slide is held open by the Slide Stop Lever. contact and fire the cartridge.

Important Safety Information Warning: Warning: Always keep the firearm unloaded until you are ready to shoot . If the KAHR Pistol appears to be operating improperly for any When the firearm is loaded do not touch the trigger unless you reason, danger of an unintentional discharge exists . The firearm intend to fire! must be immediately unloaded and not used until it is repaired . Make sure that the pistol is properly repaired and checked by KAHR ARMS or an authorized gunsmith before using it again .

14 NOTE REGARDING SLIDE RELEASE OPERATION: Both the front and rear sights are held in place When the slide is held open on an empty mag- by the tight fit of the sight to the dovetail. On azine, the slide release is very hard to depress. the CT, CW and CM Series the polymer front This warns the shooter that the magazine is sight is pinned into the slide and cannot be empty. moved. Windage (side to side) adjustments are made by pressing the rear sight in the direction To easily release the slide, either remove the that you want the bullet placement to move. For empty magazine or replace it with a loaded example, if the pistol groups to the left of your magazine. Depressing the slide release will then aiming point, move the rear sight to the right. be much easier. This will move the bullet placement to the right.

Striker Block: Note: Sight adjustments should be made with a In the partially-cocked position, a spring-loaded sight adjustment tool that is designed to move Striker Block projects into a recess in the Striker, the sight without damaging the slide, dovetail preventing it from moving forward. The striker cut or the sight itself. When pressing the sights block is only released when the trigger is fully to make an adjustment, use a non-marring ma- pulled to the rear. terial against the sight and the slide to avoid damage. Safety Function of the Cocking Cam Design and Position: The forward movement of the Striker is blocked by the Cocking Cam. Due to the design and positioning of the Cocking Cam, there is no way for the Striker to move forward past the Cocking Cam under normal use unless the Trigger is pulled.

SIGHTS & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT These consist of a rear sight which has a white bar insert under the sighting notch and a front sight which has a white dot insert.

Windage adjustments are normally made with the Rear Sight Only.

Important Safety Information Safety Rules: 4 . Always be sure barrel and action are clear of obstructions . 1 . Always handle any firearm as if it were loaded to avoid unin- First remove the magazine and unload the pistol, then clear tended discharges . obstructions immediately so that firearm will function correctly and safely . 2 . Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot . 5 . Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger guard until you are aiming at the target you intend to shoot . 3 . Never take anyone’s word that any firearm is unloaded . Check for your-self, with fingers off the trigger, and the firearm pointed in a safe direction . 15 LOADING & FIRING WHEN LOADING THE KAHR Pistol, ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE TRIGGER FINGER IS OUT-SIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD AND WELL AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER.

USE ONLY AMMUNITION OF THE PROPER CALIBER AS SPECIFIED ON THE FIREARM.

The magazine is filled by pushing individual rounds into the magazine. Rounds are pushed, base first, into the front of the magazine. First Photo 1 press the round down to overcome the pressure of the magazine spring, then push the partially inserted round fully to the rear.

Note: be sure that all rounds are pressed fully to the back of the Magazine.

Insert the magazine into the magazine well at the base of the grip until the magazine catch engages fully.

Pull the slide fully to the rear and lock it back using the Slide Stop. Next push down on the Slide Photo 2 Stop to chamber the first round into the barrel. Do not chamber a round by pulling back on the age the extractor. Only chamber rounds from slide and letting go of the slide. This may cause the magazine as described above. the slide to not go fully into battery. The KAHR Pistol is now ready to fire. The trigger finger must remain outside the trigger guard until the target has been identified IF YOU PULL THE TRIGGER, THE PISTOL WILL and you intend to shoot. FIRE.

Note: Do not load an individual round into the After the last round has been fired, the slide will chamber and then close the slide. This can dam- remain open.

Important Safety Information 6 . Never store a loaded firearm . Unload the KAHR Pistol as de- 8 . Always be sure your backstop is adequate to stop and contain scribed on page 17 . After verifying that the firearm is empty and bullets before shooting so that you do not hit anything outside magazine out, point the firearm in a safe direction and pull the the range area . trigger . Store the KAHR Pistol in the provided container in this 9 . Always be sure of your target and the area behind it before condition only . you shoot . A bullet can travel through or past your target up to 1 7 . Never shoot at a hard surface, such as a rock, or a liquid sur- mile . If in doubt, do not shoot . face, such as water . A bullet may ricochet and travel in any direction to strike you or an object that you cannot see . 16 Remove the empty magazine by pushing the BREAK-IN PERIOD magazine catch on the front of the left grip (see The KAHR Pistol must run through an initial photo #1) and pulling the magazine from the break-in period before achieving fully reliable magazine well. Insert a full magazine and then feeding and functioning. The pistol should not push the slide stop lever downward. The KAHR be considered fully reliable until after it has fired Pistol is again ready to fire. 200 rounds. UNLOADING DISMANTLING & REASSEMBLY WHEN UNLOADING THE KAHR PISTOL, AL- BEFORE DISMANTLING OR CLEANING THE WAYS BE SURE THAT THE PISTOL IS POINTED KAHR PISTOL, BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE TRIG- PISTOL IS UNLOADED (Follow the unloading GER FINGER IS OUT-SIDE OF THE TRIGGER instructions on page 17). GUARD AND WELL AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. For normal cleaning, the KAHR Pistol should Remove the magazine by depressing the Mag- only be dismantled into its main components: azine Catch on the front of the left grip (see photo #1) and pulling the magazine from the • Slide magazine well. Pull the Slide fully to the rear to • Barrel eject the round which may be in the chamber. • Recoil Spring with Recoil Spring Guide Visually check to ensure that no round remains • Frame in the chamber or barrel. • Magazine

Allow the Slide to spring forward by releasing it. DO NOT DISMANTLE THE PISTOL FURTHER THAN THE MAIN COMPONENTS DESCRIBED After making absolutely sure that the magazine ABOVE (except Magazine). To do so may create is removed and the chamber is empty, point the an unsafe condition and affect the pistol’s pistol in a safe direction and pull the trigger to Warranty. release tension on the Striker. For maintaining and cleaning the KAHR Pistol, CAUTION: use only high quality, commercially available ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR KAHR PISTOL IMME- cleaning equipment, solvents and lubricants. DIATELY AFTER USE AND PRIOR TO CLEAN- ING AND STORAGE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.

Important Safety Information 10 . Always put a responsible and competent person in charge to 12 . Never leave a firearm unattended . Anyone, especially a child, maintain safety and discipline when a group is firing on a range may fire it . to reduce the likelihood of accidents . 13 . Never use a firearm that fails to function properly and never 11 . Always carry a firearm empty and open while at a public, or force a jammed action, as the jammed round may discharge . private range, until you are ready to fire . Keep it pointed towards 14 . Always transport the KAHR Pistol unloaded with the trigger the backstop during loading, firing, and unloading . untensioned (See page 17) in a locked case .

17 Dismantling (K Series) Photo 3a The KAHR Pistol is dismantled to its main com- K Series ponents in the following steps:

1. Remove the magazine and visually check to be sure that the chamber is empty by pulling back the slide. (photo #1 and photo #2 on page 16.)

2. Draw the Slide about 3/4 inch to the rear so Photo 3b that the relief cut in the slide aligns with the K Series Slide Stop. (see photo #3a)

3. Tap the Slide Stop out of the pistol from right to left with a light, non-marring hammer or plastic screwdriver handle. (see photo #3b)

4. Ease the slide forward under Recoil Spring tension. 7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide with Re- coil Spring from slide. (see photo #4) 5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the trigger to release the Striker, then relax pressure on the NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE Trigger and push the Slide forward off of the RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A FACTO- Frame. RY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THE RECOIL SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONE WAY 6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5) is ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSED END carried out as follows: MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THE REAR OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. IMPROPER Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slightly REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE forward with the thumb and lift it clear of the FIREARM AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER. recoil lug. 8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVING forward, then lift and pull it rearward out of the THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRING slide. (see photo #5) IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDE AND CAUSE INJURY!

Important Safety Information 15 . Failure to fire: Segregate misfired round from other live ammunition and emp- Keep the firearm pointed toward the target and wait 30 seconds ty cases, and continue firing . after if fails to fire . If a hangfire (slow ignition) has occurred, Note: Dispose of misfired round in accordance with ammunition round should fire within 30 seconds . If round does not fire, re- manufacturer’s instructions . move the magazine, eject the round and check for an obstruction . Then, examine the primer . If firing pin indent on primer is 16 . Never discharge a firearm near an animal unless it is trained light, off center, or nonexistent, have the firearm examined by a to accept the noise . A startled animal could injure itself or cause competent gunsmith . If the firing pin indent on primer appears an accident . normal (like similar previously fired rounds) the ammunition may be at fault . 17 . Never walk, climb, follow a companion or hunt with your pistol in your hand and ready to fire (in battery) .

18 Reassembly (K Series) Photo 6a Closed end First, assemble the slide components reversing the order in which they were dismantled. Then, before installing the Slide onto the Frame, do the following: Flange Make sure that the Recoil Guide Rod and Spring Note: Carefully press down on the front of the are parallel to the slide rails and not off to one side. Ejector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoid interference as the Slide moves onto the Frame. Note: Be sure that the smaller diameter closed end Then, pull the slide rearward to line up the Slide of the Recoil Spring is against the flange on the Stop with the relief cut in the Slide. (see photo rear of the Recoil Spring Guide. (see photo #6a) #3a) Finally, push the Slide Stop in until it clicks Next, without depressing the Trigger, move the into position. Slide assembly just far enough onto the frame If problems occur during assembly, remove the to partially insert the Slide Stop through both slide and recheck the instructions above. If the the Frame and the kidney shaped hole in the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame, do Barrel’s recoil lug. not force it as this could cause damage and may void the Warranty. Photo 4 Dismantling (T, TP, CT, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series) These KAHR Pistols are dismantled to their main components in the following steps:

1. Remove the Magazine and visually check to be sure that the chamber is empty by pulling Photo 5 back the Slide. (see photo #1 and #2 on page 16)

Note (for Kahr Pistol w/ External Safety & LCI Only): When dismantling the pistol, the External Safety Lever must be in “FIRE Mode.” (see right photo) Fire mode

Important Safety Information 18 . When preparing to fire, be sure that the area behind the slide 20 . Always seek a doctor’s advice if you are taking medication to is free of obstructions (watch your thumb) as the slide will move be sure you are fit to shoot and handle a firearm safely . back sharply upon firing . 21 . Always wear ear protection when shooting, especially on a 19 . Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or range . Without ear protection, the noise of firing can lead to during shooting as your vision and judgment can be seriously cumulative long-term and permanent hearing loss . impaired, making your gun handling unsafe .

19 2. Draw the Slide back about 1⁄2 inch so that 7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide with Re- the small witness marks on the Slide and Frame coil Spring from slide. (see photo #4 on page 19) align (see circled area in photo #3) and internal projection on the Slide Stop can be seen NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE through the rear half-moon cutout in side of the RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A FACTO- Slide. (see photo #3) RY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THE RECOIL SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONE WAY Photo 3 ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSED END T, TP, CT, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THE REAR Half-moon OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. IMPROPER cutout REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER.

8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly forward, then lift and pull it rearward out of the 3. Push the pin of the Slide Stop out of the pistol slide. (see photo #5 on page 19) from right to left. (Use a light, non-marring ham- Reassembly (T, TP, CT, P, CW, CM & MK Series) mer or plastic screwdriver handle if necessary). Note (For P380, CT380 & CW380 only): 4. Ease the Slide forward under Recoil Spring Insert closed ends of inner & outer Recoil tension. Springs against Recoil Spring Guide Rod flange. (see photo #6 - P380, CT380 & CW380) 5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the Trigger to release the Striker, then push the Slide for- Photo 6 Closed end Flange ward off of the Frame. P380, CT380 & CW380 6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5 on page 19) is carried out as follows:

Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slightly forward with the thumb and lift it clear of the Note: The recoil springs need to be assembled with both recoil lug. closed ends on same side . CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVING First, assemble the Slide components reversing THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRING the order in which they were dismantled. Then, IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDE before installing the Slide onto the Frame, do AND CAUSE INJURY! the following:

Important Safety Information 22 . Always wear protective shooting glasses for eye protection . 24 . Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port, Do not hold an autoloading pistol near your eye or face as the as spent cartridges are ejected with enough force to cause injury . slide will move back sharply upon firing . 25 . Never place fingers in the ejection port; they could be injured 23 . Always make sure that any firearm is unloaded before clean- by the slide moving forward unintentionally . ing, storing or transporting . When handing the KAHR Pistol to 26 . Never place fingers on a hot slide or barrel during or after another person, be sure that the slide is locked open with the firing, as they could be burned by the hot metal . magazine removed .

20 Make sure that the Recoil Spring Assembly is Compress recoil spring assembly between slide parallel to the Slide rails and not off to one side. and barrel lug (see photo #7). Make sure that the Recoil Spring Assembly is parallel to the Next, without depressing the Trigger, move the Slide rails and not off to one side. assembled Slide just far enough onto the Frame to partially insert the Slide Stop through both the Photo 7 Frame and the kidney shaped cutout in the Bar- Flange rel’s recoil lug. (see photos #9a & 9b on page 22) position Note: Carefully press down on the front of the Kidney shaped cutout Ejector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoid interference as the Slide moves onto the Frame. Then, pull the Slide rearward to line up the small witness marks on the Slide and Frame (see circled area in photo #3). Finally, push the Slide Stop in until it clicks into position. Note: Be sure that the large flat disc at the rear of the Recoil Spring Assembly is in the front of If problems occur during assembly, remove the the Barrel’s recoil lug. Slide and recheck the instructions above. Then, install the slide on frame rails (see photo #8). If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame, do not force it as this could cause damage and Photo 8 may void the Warranty.

Reassembly (PM & CM Series) Insert closed end of recoil spring against recoil spring guide rod flange (see photo #6b).

Photo 6b Closed end

Next, line up the kidney shaped cutout in the recoil lug with the opening in the frame. At this point it may be necessary to line up the back of the slide with the frame back before inserting the slide stop. (see photos #9a & #9b on page 22) Flange

Important Safety Information 27 . Only use high-quality commercially manufactured ammuni- 28 . Do not shoot the KAHR Pistol near any part of your body as tion, in excellent condition and in the correct caliber for your the slide will move back sharply upon firing . pistol . 29 . Always unload the firearm immediately after firing . The use of reloaded ammunition will void the Warranty because 30 . Do not allow anyone to handle or attempt firing the KAHR reloads or poor quality ammunition may not meet industry spec- Pistol until they have read and understand this manual . ifications (SAAMI and/or NATO), may exceed pressure limits and could be unsafe .

21 If problems occur during assembly, remove the Photo 9a Frame back Cutout in recoil lug Slide and recheck the instructions above. If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame, do not force it as this could cause damage and may void the Warranty. Photo 9b MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE & REASSEMBLY Close-up Disassembly Now, carefully insert the Slide Stop at the 4:00 Ensure that the Magazine is unloaded. Insert a o’clock position approx. half way through the 1/8” or smaller pin (or length of stiff wire, etc.) frame opening and the kidney shaped cutout in through the bottom sight holes in the Magazine the barrel lug (see photo #10). At this point ad- Tube (A), between coils of the Magazine Spring just the Slide Stop to the 3:00 o’clock position (D). This will contain most of the spring tension to allow the slide stop spring to catch the top during disassembly. Using a small punch (or of the landing on the slide stop. Make sure the ball-point pen or similar expedient), depress slide stop does not miss the kidney shaped cut- the locking stud of the Magazine Base Lock (B) out as this will result in the gun being returned through the hole in the bottom of the Magazine to the factory for service. Base (C) (see photo #12).

Photo 10 Photo 12 Slide stop spring Slide stop

CAUTION: Keep the slide stop in the 3:00 Push the Magazine Base forward off the Mag- o’clock position to allow the slide stop spring to azine Tube. The pin previously inserted in the catch the top of the landing on the slide stop. bottom sight holes of the Magazine Tube now contains the Magazine Spring under some Finally, draw the slide back 1/4 of an inch con- compression. Point the bottom of the Magazine firming the slide stop lines up with the half- Tube in a safe direction, contain the Spring’s moon cutout in the slide. Next, gently push the free end protruding from the bottom with your slide stop the rest of the way into the frame thumb, and carefully withdraw the pin from the opening until it stops (see photo #11). Magazine sight holes.

Photo 11 CAUTION! THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER Slide half-moon PRESSURE. Be sure to contain the Spring when cutout withdrawing the pin to prevent damage and/or injury. Eye protector should be worn.

Remove the Magazine Spring and Magazine Follower (E) through the bottom of the Mag- azine Tube. 22 The Magazine is now completely disassembled Ensure the empty, reassembled Magazine seats (see photo #13). Clean all parts thoroughly fully when inserted in the pistol, and ejects free- with solvent. Wipe all parts lightly with lubri- ly from its well when the Magazine Catch is de- cant-moistened cloth before reassembly. pressed.

CAUTION! DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE. CHECKING SAFETY DEVICES Lubricant can penetrate the primer of ammunition The following safety check is to be carried out and render it inoperative causing a failure to fire. at regular intervals and before the pistol is used:

Inspect the Magazine Base and Magazine Base With the Slide removed and the Barrel disman- Lock for cracks. Inspect the Magazine Tube for tled, the Striker is drawn back manually about cracks or voids in the seam weld area. 1/4 inch and then eased forward again. The tip of the Striker must not project beyond the Inspect Magazine Follower for chips and cracks. breech face of the Slide. Check the metal follower pin in the Magazine Follower for correct depth and tightness of fit (see photo #13). Ensure that the Magazine Fol- lower moves freely inside the Magazine Tube. Replace components as required.

Check the Magazine feed lips for distortion, burrs or nicks, and especially for smoothness at Correct Wrong! the magazine catch slot.

Note: Magazines should always be handled Note: When easing the Striker forward, be care- with care. If a Magazine becomes damaged as ful not to depress the Striker Block which sits a result of being dropped on a hard surface, it next to the Striker. If it is depressed during the should be replaced. Do not attempt to repair it. safety check, it will allow the Striker to project beyond the breech face. Photo 13 Note Regarding Primer Indent and Distorted Spent Cases D Upon examining fired cases, E you may notice that the prim- A er indent appears distorted or elongated. This is normal for Magazine Follower Pin B C the striker system design of the KAHR pistols. You may also notice that the spent case becomes slightly deformed into the Reassembly shape of a “D” instead of an “O” shape. This After cleaning, inspection and lubrication, re- is considered normal for the KAHR pistol and assemble the Magazine in reverse order from is caused by the spent case touching the bot- disassembly, again using a pin or wire through tom of the ejection port when exiting the gun. the lowest sight holes to contain the Magazine Neither of these two situations are a cause for Spring for ease of fitting the Magazine Base concern and it is not necessary to contact the Lock and Magazine Base. service department.

23 EXTRACTOR AS A LOADED CHAM- as it is raised up. Also the operator will be able BER INDICATOR (except P380) to feel the indicator as being out of its normal resting position as it will not be flush with the The extractor on all Kahr pistols protrudes top of the slide, thus warning the operator that outward from the surface of the slide when the firearm is loaded. the properly designated caliber ammunition marked on the barrel is loaded in the chamber. Empty Chamber The extractor is located on the right side of the slide directly behind the ejection port (see photo #14). The extractor protrusion allows the extractor to be used as a loaded chamber indicator (LCI). The extractor protrusion permits Loaded Chamber visual and tactile (felt) confirmation of a chambered round. Photo 14

External Safety This model has, in addition to the internal safety, an external safety that will prevent the firearm from firing when the safety is in safe position. SAFETY WARNING The product has an external lever with two set- The loaded chamber indicator tings. When the lever is pushed completely up should never be used as an “unloaded and the red dot is fully visible, the firearm is in chamber indicator” - meaning that it the armed position and ready to fire with the pull should never be used by a firearm of the trigger. When the lever is pushed down, handler to confirm that a chamber is empty, to and the red dot is hidden the firearm is in safe the exclusion of manually checking the chamber position and will not function with the pull of as explained on page 17 in the Unloading section the trigger. The safety works in the following of this manual. The user must know that the surest manner. When the lever is in down (Safe) posi- method to determine the absence of a round in tion the connecting cam on the lever pushes the the chamber is to visually and manually check the trigger bar out of position, disconnecting it from chamber of the firearm by pulling and locking the the cocking cam. If the trigger is pulled in safe slide to the rear. mode, the cocking cam will not release the striker and the firearm will not fire. When the lever is KAHR EXTERNAL SAFETY & LOADED pushed up (Fire/armed position) the cam moves CHAMBER INDICATOR (LCI) MODEL out of place and the trigger bar moves up, again connecting with the cocking cam. The firearm is Loaded Chamber Indicator then ready to fire with the pull of the trigger. This model is designed to provide physical indi- cation if there is a bullet loaded in the chamber. The product is designed with a lever mounted on the top of slide. The lever is marked as In- dicator in red lettering. When a bullet is chambered it pushes the lever upward and out of position. The operator will visually see the lever Safe Mode Fire Mode 24 CLEANING & LUBRICATION by its manufacturer for use in carbines or other shoulder-fired firearms. At times, a particu- Before the initial shooting of the new KAHR Pis- lar model of handgun will not reliably function tol, the pistol should be disassembled following with a specific brand or loading of ammunition. the instructions in this manual and cleaned with Selected ammunition should be test fired (100 a commercial gun cleaning solvent. After each rounds minimum) to ensure reliability. Also, am- shooting session, the cleaning process should munition manufacturers can make changes to be repeated to remove firing residue from the their ammunition such as substituting a differ- inside and outside of the Barrel, Slide, Frame ent powder or primer. Consequently, ammuni- and Magazine. tion which proved reliable in the past may sud- Once cleaned, all parts should be lightly lubricat- denly begin to cause malfunctions. Inspect all ed with a commercial gun lubricant. Follow sol- ammunition for visible defects before loading it vent and lubricant manufacturer’s instructions. into the Magazine.

The handgun should be kept clean and properly 3. Use only Kahr Arms manufactured Maga- lubricated at all times. Lubricants can evapo- zines. Consider purchasing extra Magazines so rate over time. Therefore, lightly lubricate the that they may periodically be rotated, allowing handgun once a month whether or not it has the Magazine Spring to relax. When inserting a been fired. Be sure your handgun is FULLY Magazine into the handgun, listen for it to click UNLOADED (Magazine removed and chamber into place, then pull down on the Magazine Base empty) before performing any cleaning or main- to make sure that it is seated and locked. tenance. 4. Improper shooting technique and grip can Note Regarding Lead Bullets / Premium Pistol Only: cause a variety of malfunctions such as a failure to properly eject or feed. Also, some loadings Lead (unjacketed) bullets can cause excessive of ammunition are more sensitive to improper bore fouling. We do not recommend lead bullets shooting technique or grip than others. Main- in Kahr premium pistols with polygonal rifling. tain a firm but comfortable grip on the handgun. The shooting arm should supply resistance NOTES ON RELIABILITY to the handgun rather than serving as a shock absorber. If this firearm is to be used in lawful self-defense, the user must understand that overall reliability Warranty & Liability Exclusions is based upon the interaction of four factors: handgun, magazine, ammunition and user. Not withstanding the provisions contained in any other printed Warranty statement(s) made A handgun is only a mechanical device. It can by KAHR ARMS or by one of KAHR ARMS’ af- fail to function properly despite the use of the filiates, the following exclusions from Warranty, finest materials and the greatest possible care among others, shall apply: in its design and manufacture. To ensure the highest level of reliability, we suggest that you 1. If the pistol is dismantled by the purchaser adhere to the following guidelines: or by third parties further than described in this manual, and if, as a result of inappropriate 1. Obtain the guidance of a qualified or accredit- handling or incomplete reassembly, damage or ed firearms instructor before using the handgun. malfunctions are caused, as a result of which the safety devices are rendered ineffective, then the 2. Use only the highest quality factory ammuni- purchaser shall forfeit any claim to guarantee tion. Avoid reloads, surplus and budget priced against damages thereby incurred to persons ammunition as well as any ammunition designed or property. 25 2. Any change to the basic construction of the However, some states or localities prohibit this. weapon, in particular by the circumvention If you live in such a location, please have a Fed- of the safety devices, is strictly prohibited for erally Licensed Firearms dealer ship the gun. It safety reasons, and precludes the use of the will be returned to the dealer after being ser- weapon. viced.

3. No liability whatsoever can be accepted in the HANDGUNS MUST BE SHIPPED PREPAID case of criminal misuse, negligence, resale, use VIA UPS® AIR OR FEDEX® OVERNIGHT. under the influence of drugs or alcohol, modifi- HANDGUNS SHIPPED GROUND SERVICE cations, careless handling, etc. MAY BE ASSESSED AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $40.00 AND REPAIR WORK WILL BE 4. With the Slide removed, it is not permitted DELAYED. Persons who do not hold a Federal to tension and release the Striker forward since Firearms License are prohibited by federal law this could damage the Striker Block. from shipping a handgun by mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are impounded by 5. No liability whatsoever can be accepted if the the Post Office. pistol is fired with any ammunition other than top-quality, commercially manufactured ammu- Enclose a letter that includes reference to the nition of the proper caliber specified on the fire- factory “Return Authorization” Number, your arm itself. Inexpertly manufactured or reloaded name, address, telephone number, and serial ammunition must not be used. number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have experienced with Note: All liability is excluded in the event that your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. the instructions in this manual are not observed. Stating only that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information. Please enclose copies SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE of any previous correspondence. Kahr handguns returned to the factory for ser- Please do not include holsters, custom grips, or vice or repair should be sent to: accessories with any firearm being shipped to K.A.I. the factory for service. 130 Goddard Memorial Dr. Service work performed, other than approved Worcester, MA 01603 Warranty repairs, will carry a minimum charge Attn: Service Dept. of $65.00 plus a $25.00 return shipping and Contact Kahr Arms Technical Support Depart- handling charge. ment to receive a “Return Authorization” num- Retain your tracking number when shipping ber before shipping a firearm to the factory. You firearms for repair. This will allow you to track can do this by online (https://www.kahr.com/ the status of your firearm shipment either by kahr-rma.asp) or by calling 508-795-3919. phone or the website of the carrier. Please allow PISTOLS SHIPPED TO THE FACTORY MUST BE three weeks for the return of a handgun. SENT PREPAID. THE KAHR SERVICE DEPART- Kahr Arms ships repaired firearms via FEDEX® MENT CAN NOT ACCEPT COLLECT SHIPMENTS. “Adult Signature Required”. Please make sure The Federal Gun Control Act does not prohibit the “Adult Signature Required” from FEDEX® is an individual from shipping a firearm directly to not waived for your address. If “Adult Signature the manufacturer for service or repair. Required” is waived at your address then you are responsibile for any loss as a result. 26 KAHR MODEL LEGEND SERVICE ASSISTANCE TP: Polymer Frame, 3.965”~4.04” Barrel Should service be required, go to the KP: Polymer Frame, 3.54”~3.6” Barrel Kahr website for the “Return Authori- 2.53” Barrel (.380 ACP Models) zation” request form (https://www. PM: Polymer Frame, 3.1”~3.24” Barrel kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp) or call the KT: Steel Frame, 3.965”~4.0” Barrel Kahr Arms Customer Service Dept. K: Steel Frame, 3.465”~3.5” Barrel at (508) 795-3919 or Fax: (508) 795- M: Steel Frame, 3.0”~3.1” Barrel 7046, giving full details of the problem CT: Polymer Frame,4.0” Barrel you have experienced, date of pur- 3.0” Barrel (.380 ACP Models) chase and dealer from whom the pistol CW: Polymer Frame, 3.565”~3.64” Barrel was purchased. 2.58” Barrel (.380 ACP Models) CM: Polymer Frame, 3.0”~3.14” Barrel If Kahr Arms Customer Service recom- mends that the pistol be returned to 1st Three Numbers the factory for service, you will receive a factory “Return Authorization” Num- 454: .45 ACP ber. Ship the unloaded pistol, prepaid 414: .40 S&W (with External Safety & LCI) via UPS® AIR or FEDEX® OVERNIGHT, 404: .40 S&W with a copy of the sales receipt and 919: 9mm (with External Safety & LCI) “Return Authorization” Number to: 909: 9mm 383: .380 ACP

K.A.I. 4th Number 130 Goddard Memorial Dr. 0: Carbon Steel, Black Oxide* Worcester, MA 01603 1: Carbon Steel, Nickel Finish* Attn: Service Dept. 2: Carbon Steel, Black T Finish* 3: Matte Stainless Steel Parts & Accessories Ordering 4: Blackened Stainless Steel Fax: (508) 795-7046 6: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite98* 8: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite2003 Web Address: www.kahr.com * Discontinued E-mail: [email protected] Letters at end Online Return Authorization A: Inventory management nomenclature that cur- Request Form: rently has no meaning and is no longer applicable. https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp N: Tritium Night Sights

Refer to the separate “Parts and Service List” for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information.

27 Limited Warranty

This “LIMITED WARRANTY” has been drafted to comply with the MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT ACT which is effective for goods manufactured on or after December 31, 1976. Kahr Arms warrants that this firearm was originally manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship. Kahr Arms agrees to correct for five years any defect in the Kahr Value Series (CW,CM, CT models) for the original purchaser by repair or replacement (with same or comparable quality model). A service and/or handling charge may be applied. Kahr Arms agrees to correct for the lifetime any defect in the Kahr Premium Series or the Kahr Gen2 Premium series for the original purchaser by repair or replacement (with same or comparable quality model). A service and/or handling charge may be applied. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE FIREARM HAS BEEN ABUSED, MISUSED, DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT, FIRED WITH HANDLOADED AND/OR RELOADED OR IMPROPER AMMUNITION OR WITH AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE BARREL, OR DAMAGED THROUGH FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OF ANY PARTS, INCLUDING METAL, WOOD, PLASTIC, RUBBER AND OTHER MATERIAL’S SURFACE FINISH OR IF UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR AND/OR ALTERATION HAS BEEN PERFORMED. The terms of the Warranty cannot be changed except in writing by an officer of Kahr Arms. Wholesalers and Dealers (unless a Kahr Arms authorized Warranty repair station) are not authorized to make any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of Kahr Arms. This Warranty gives only the original retail purchaser specific legal rights. Other rights may also be available which may vary from state to state. Should repair be required for this firearm, go to the Kahr website for the “Return Authorization” request form (https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp), or call the Kahr Arms Customer Service Dept. at Tel: (508) 795-3919 or Fax: (508) 795-7046 and request a “Return Authorization” Number. Provide full details of the defect or malfunction, date of purchase and dealer from whom the firearm was purchased. Then, send the unloaded pistol, prepaid via UPS® AIR or FEDEX® OVERNIGHT, with a copy of the sales receipt and “Return Authorization” Number to:

K.A.I. – Service Dept. 130 Goddard Memorial Drive, Worcester, MA 01603

E-mail Address: [email protected] Web Address: www.kahr.com